State of Health

Longform Jim Lee, vice president of data policy and analytics at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.

Data sharing among health providers boosts Michigan's pandemic response

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 15, 2020
Longform Kevin Fischer.

COVID-19 a 'potential positive' for how Michiganders receive and perceive mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 01, 2020
Longform Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer.

With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 11, 2020
Longform Ebony Reddock.

Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 04, 2020
Longform Doris Abbott, a volunteer for Senior Services Southwest Michigan, prepares meals for delivery.

Michigan's Meals on Wheels programs adapt to surging demand and new safety protocols during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 16, 2020
Longform People walk and bike down Washington Street in Ann Arbor.

Pandemic prompts Michigan communities to open streets for safer exercise and transportation

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 30, 2020
Longform Memes used by the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland to promote COVID-19 awareness.

In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan's public health pros leverage social media for good

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 16, 2020
Longform Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague.

Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with 'tremendous' benefits

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 26, 2020
Longform Health journalism infographic

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 05, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97.

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 31, 2020
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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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